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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "The Possibility of Evil".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mood is evoked by the detail about Miss Strangeworth's table being capable of expanding to seat 22?
(a) Pity, because she is all alone in the world.
(b) Amusement, because she thinks she is more popular than she is.
(c) Anger, because she isolates herself from the world.
(d) Jealousy, because her family has so much money.

2. What is the purpose of including the details about how many people Miss Strangeworth talks to on her trip to the grocery store?
(a) It shows that Miss Strangeworth is a helpful and kind neighbor.
(b) It shows that the townspeople all need something from Miss Strangeworth.
(c) It shows that Miss Strangeworth is nosy.
(d) It shows that the townspeople like and trust her.

3. According to a town legend, what was Strangeworth House once mistaken for?
(a) A museum.
(b) A library.
(c) A school.
(d) A police station.

4. What did Tommy Lewis call Miss Strangeworth in high school?
(a) "Worthy"
(b) "Miss Adela."
(c) "Addie."
(d) "Adela."

5. Who was the first owner of the grocery store?
(a) Tommy Lewis's grandfather.
(b) Tommy Lewis's father.
(c) Miss Strangeworth's father.
(d) Tommy Lewis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of her neighbors does Miss Strangeworth chat with while she is checking out at the grocery store?

2. What detail is included to show that Miss Chandler is upset about something?

3. When Miss Strangeworth thinks to herself "People must live graciously, after all," (425), what does this show about her as a person?

4. How old is Miss Strangeworth?

5. Who is Ethan Allen?

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